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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,289.71, 29,379.78 and 11,858.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,289.71, 29,379.78 and 11,858.25 is: 16,364.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,289.71 : 29,379.78 = 11,858.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,289.71/29,379.78 = 11,858.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,289.71x = 29,379.78 × 11,858.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,289.71x = 348,392,776.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,392,776.19/21,289.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,364.37

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